Kayenta, Arizona · field elev 5,688 ft

Density Altitude at Kayenta (0V7)

Kayenta is a genuine high-and-hot field: from 5,688 ft of elevation, a typical July afternoon (93 °F) pushes density altitude to about 9,054 ft — the airplane performs like it is 3,366 ft above the field before the wheels roll.

worst typical month: July · ≈9,054 ft station: MONUMENT VALLEY · 20 mi away normals vintage 1991–2020

Typical density altitude by month

From NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals at MONUMENT VALLEY (20 mi from the field) · standard pressure, dry air
Month Avg temp °F DA at avg temp Afternoon high °F DA on a typical afternoon
January 33.1 5,335 ft 41.4 5,883 ft ▲
February 38.2 5,673 ft 47.7 6,292 ft ▲
March 47.4 6,273 ft 59.2 7,023 ft ▲
April 54.7 6,739 ft 67.3 7,526 ft ▲
May 65.3 7,402 ft 77.0 8,115 ft ⚠
June 76.6 8,091 ft 88.6 8,803 ft ⚠
July 80.4 8,319 ft 92.9 9,054 ft ⚠
August 77.3 8,133 ft 89.7 8,867 ft ⚠
September 70.2 7,703 ft 82.1 8,420 ft ⚠
October 57.5 6,916 ft 69.4 7,654 ft ▲
November 43.3 6,007 ft 53.0 6,632 ft ▲
December 33.0 5,328 ft 41.1 5,864 ft ▲

▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.

Run today’s numbers for 0V7

Altimeter-style gauge: field elevation and density altitude needles 03691215 DENSITY ALT ×1,000 FT 9,059 DENSITY ALTITUDE · FEET
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DENSITY ALTITUDE 9,059 ft high DA

Field elevation 5,688 ft — the air behaves like 9,059 ft.

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Frequently asked questions

How high does density altitude get at 0V7 in summer?

On a typical July afternoon — around 93 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Kayenta reaches roughly 9,054 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.

What is the density altitude at 0V7 on an average day?

It swings with the seasons: from roughly 5,328 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 8,319 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 5,688 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.

What is the field elevation of Kayenta?

5,688 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is 0V7 (FAA), in Kayenta, Arizona.